Go Green

What does it mean to “be green”? At the most basic level, being “green” means not only considering the possible impact of our actions on the planet, but choosing to act in a way that leaves the smallest footprint (i.e., the effect your actions have on the planet). The green movement is not new, but global awareness about green issues has risen to new heights.

Here at the Fine and Performing Arts Center, we are more conscious of our impact on the environment. This effort includes a focus on environmental concerns and issues pertaining to physical health and fair trade.

To that end:

• We have replaced all of our concessions supplies with fully compostable materials and have purchased a composter.
• The coffee and tea we serve are organic and purchased from fair-trade companies.
• Concessions snacks contain healthier options and a focus on reduced packaging.
• In daily operations, we have shifted our purchasing to focus on recycled and compostable products.
• We have instituted more aggressive recycling programs for office paper, programs, staging supplies, glass, cardboard, aluminum, and plastic.
• In the theater, we are beginning a multiyear project to replace the lighting equipment with more energy-efficient models. The subsequent reduction in energy use during productions will eventually result in thousands of dollars of annual savings to the college.

As always, thank you for your support of Moraine Valley Community College and the Fine and Performing Arts Center. We welcome your feedback and suggestions to improve our programming and to enhance our efforts to become “more green.”

Tommy Hensel
Managing Director

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